Sweet Potato Casserole Pecan (Printable View)
Creamy sweet potato base with a crunchy caramelized pecan topping, ideal for holiday side dishes and family meals.
# Ingredient List:
→ Sweet Potato Base
01 - 4 large sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs), peeled and cut into chunks
02 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 5 tablespoons whole milk
04 - 100 grams packed brown sugar
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Pecan Topping
09 - 1 cup pecan halves or chopped pecans
10 - 100 grams packed brown sugar
11 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
12 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - Pinch of salt
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Place sweet potato chunks in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, approximately 15 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
03 - In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Incorporate melted butter, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
04 - Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - Combine pecans, brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until mixture becomes crumbly.
06 - Evenly sprinkle the pecan topping over the sweet potato layer.
07 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the dish is set.
08 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- This recipe hides the perfect balance between creamy sweetness and crunchy pecan goodness that feels like a special treat just for you
- It quickly became my go-to for family gatherings because it’s easy to prepare but always impresses the crowd
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- Make sure to drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly after boiling to avoid a runny casserole
- Mixing the pecan topping just until crumbly prevents it from becoming too dense when baked
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- Prepare the sweet potatoes a day ahead and keep the topping separate to bake just before serving for convenience
- Using melted butter instead of softened butter in the topping keeps the texture light and crunchy